Furry felines: We know why cats knead.But here's why humans love it so much. Why are orange cats orange? Here's what researchers found. Both studies found that a small missing piece of DNA code ...

Nine thousand years ago, humans began domesticating cats. Nine hundred years ago, before the advent of intentional cat breeding, a genetic mutation gave rise to the first orange cat. Days ago, ...

Why are orange cats orange? Here's what researchers found. Both studies found that a small missing piece of DNA code located next to the Rho GTPase-activating protein (ARHGAP36) resulted in orange ...

Researchers identified an unusual genetic mutation in orange domestic cats that has not been found in any other animal, according to a new study. CNN values your feedback 1.

In cats only, a small deletion of information on the X chromosome activates Arhgap36 in pigment cells where it is normally not active, triggering orange fur. Males have XY sex chromosomes and ...

In cats only, a small deletion of information on the X chromosome activates Arhgap36 in pigment cells where it is normally not active, triggering orange fur. Males have XY sex chromosomes and ...

One was a small, 5,076-base pair ... Researchers identified an unusual genetic mutation in orange domestic cats that has not been found in any other animal, according to a new study.

Orange cats may be known for their silly behavior, but two new studies are a step closer to understanding "the why" behind the furry felines' coloring. Two independent studies published on May 15 ...

One was a small, 5,076-base pair ... “I think orange cats have really convinced their owners that they’re different, but they’ve yet to convince us,” he said.